This year, on April 6, The IFA and its partners in the Integrated Healthcare Collaborative, are establishing a Sustainable Healthcare Day; one of the most crucial issues facing us as a population. We want you to join us in starting a national conversation about all aspects of this issue, and help to raise it up the political agenda.

In ongoing support of the fight against coronavirus, the IFA has implemented a series of measures for communities most impacted by the crisis. We are proud to say we have now gifted thousands of care packages to NHS trusts and have provided wellbeing support packages to doctors and nurses working on the front line.

Despite a year filled with huge challenges for our field, due to Covid 19, the last 12 months has been a springboard for the IFA to reinforce the importance of aromatherapy and how our therapists are a key part of the healthcare work force, read on about our activities.

This September, IFA has become a core member of the Integrated Healthcare Collaborative (IHC) to work collaboratively with other CAM disciplines to collectively further the interests of our registrants. The Collaborative was formed in April of 2020 and currently has approximately 29 professional bodies represented.

As we emerge out of the pandemic, this week focuses on how essential oils can effectively combat the unprecedented psychological effects this global crisis has had on mental health, as well as being a key therapeutic intervention in healthcare. A unique opportunity to do something pro-active to raise awareness of aromatherapy.